(519) 631-0333 24 First Ave., Unit #6, St. Thomas www.thewinemakersofelgin.com Make your money work harder. To know how much you need to save, start by determining what you’ll need to spend in retirement. It all starts with a conversation. Make your money work harder. To know how much you need to save, start by determining what you’ll need to spend in retirement. It all starts with a conversation. You want financial independence. I can help you make well-informed decisions with helpful advice. Remember… It’s Time for Christmas Wine! Place your order by November 1st to uncork the holiday cheer right on time. RRSPs/RRIFs • TFSAs • Estate and Financial Planning Service RRSPs/RRIFs • TFSAs • Estate and Financial Planning Service RRSPs/RRIFs • TFSAs • Estate and Financial Planning Service RRSPs/RRIFs • TFSAs • Estate and Financial Planning Service Why Card Games Are a Smart Habit for Healthy Aging by Peter Yurek, BSc. Phm. For those of us navigating midlife and beyond, card games offer more than casual entertainment. They are a practical, evidence-based tool for supporting brain health, mood, and community connection — right from your kitchen table or local charity event. According to the Times Leader, playing cards isn’t just about passing the time. It’s a full workout for your mind. You’ve got to remember what’s been played, watch what others are doing, and think a step ahead. That kind of mental juggling — tracking, planning, adjusting — is exactly the kind of thing that keeps your brain sharp as you get older. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh followed folks in their 70s and found that those who played cards regularly had better memory and thinking skills. When I read Dr. Annie Fenn’s article on The Best Games for Brain Health, I started to think of them like building a ‘brain savings account’. The more you challenge your mind with things like card games, the more reserve you build up. That means even if your brain starts to change with age, you’ve got extra cushion to keep functioning well. Studies show that older adults who play cards or similar games nearly every day can cut their risk of dementia by up to 37%. HelpDementia.com urges us not to forget about the social side. Even though you know a lot of people in town, loneliness can sneak up, especially after retirement or when kids move away. But a weekly card night wherever you can find one? That’s connection. That’s laughter. That’s someone noticing if you haven’t been around lately. And that social piece matters: You want financial independence. I can help you make well-informed decisions with helpful advice.
isolation is a real risk factor for cognitive decline, while regular get-togethers protect both mood and memory. Best part? You don’t need fancy gear or an app subscription. A standard deck costs less than a cup of coffee, fits in your coat pocket, and works without Wi-Fi. Whether it’s Euchre with the cousins, Solitaire while waiting for the kettle to boil, or teaching the grandkids Go Fish — you’re building brain resilience without even trying. So next time someone suggests a game night, say yes. Invite a neighbour. Grab a deck. Your brain — and your social circle — will thank you. On that note, join us for a charity Euchre tournament supporting Valora Place, our local women’s shelter, at the Seniors’ Centre on November 21. There will be lots of prizes and raffles. One hundred percent of proceeds go to Valora Place. Pick up tickets at Yurek Pharmacy or the Seniors’ Centre — and bring your best game.
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